(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Treasurers and Controllers
Job Description
Direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies. |
100
|
Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards. |
99
|
Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting. |
97
|
Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions. |
95
|
Receive, record, and authorize requests for disbursements in accordance with company policies and procedures. |
92
|
Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and nonorganizational accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities. |
91
|
Delegate authority for the receipt, disbursement, banking, protection, and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments. |
91
|
Conduct or coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and statutes. |
91
|
Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurement, or investment activities of all or part of an organization. |
89
|
Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources. |
88
|
Supervise employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and budgeting duties. |
88
|
Monitor financial activities and details such as reserve levels to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met. |
85
|
Analyze the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed. |
84
|
Monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting and other financial staff, recommending and implementing personnel actions, such as promotions and dismissals. |
84
|
Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations. |
81
|
Determine depreciation rates to apply to capitalized items and advise management on actions regarding the purchase, lease, or disposal of such items. |
80
|
Prepare and file annual tax returns or prepare financial information so that outside accountants can complete tax returns. |
78
|
Receive cash and checks and make deposits. |
77
|
Lead staff training and development in budgeting and financial management areas. |
72
|
Compute, withhold, and account for all payroll deductions. |
63
|
Perform tax planning work. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
76
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
76
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
75
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
74
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
73
|
Processing Information
|
71
|
Getting Information
|
71
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
71
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
70
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
70
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
68
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
67
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
65
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
64
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
63
|
Interacting With Computers
|
61
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
60
|
Thinking Creatively
|
58
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
55
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
55
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
54
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
53
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
52
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
52
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
47
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
45
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
44
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
42
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
38
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
36
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
35
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
29
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
28
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
27
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
17
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
15
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
14
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
11
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
10
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
5
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
2
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|